New Kingdom

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It is possible that the branch of the Hittite royal family that gained control in the 15th century bce may have originated in Kizzuwadna. Although the dynastic names remained Hittite, Hurrian names began to appear in the royal family. The profound penetration of Hittite civilization by Hurrian ideas, which became pronounced in later times, was initiated during this period. Texts previously...

Boğazköy and Hattusas

In the New Kingdom, or Empire, Period (c. 1400–c. 1190 bce) the city was extended toward the south: the wide arc of the city wall, running from Büyükkale up to the top and down along the western valley, dates from the New Kingdom. The inclusion of these southern hills strengthened the fortification system considerably, especially by the sophisticated construction of...